GIA Certificate in Chaplaincy & Community Services Advocacy

Program Purpose

To educate and prepare individuals to serve communities through compassionate chaplaincy, humanitarian assistance, ethical advocacy, crisis support, and national and community service leadership.

Designed for aspiring chaplains, community advocates, veterans' service representatives, nonprofit volunteers, faith-based service leaders, and humanitarian workers.

Tuition

$350.00

Your one-time tuition includes everything you need to earn the credential:

Detailed study information for all 11 lessons — read each lesson in the study guide
The complete Crisis Referral Directory to download or print for your field work
The 25-question final examination with secure, saved scoring
Your GIA certification certificate, issued once you score 70% or higher
A GIA Chaplaincy Pin and your printed certificate sent by mail after you pass the final exam

GIA Chaplaincy Pin: gold and navy enamel medallion showing a globe, cross and open book

What arrives in the mail

Once you pass, GIA mails your Chaplaincy Pin and a printed copy of your certificate to the address you give us. Your digital certificate stays available to print or download as a PDF at any time.

Shipping

All overseas students are responsible for their own shipping. To South Africa, economy post with tracking is about $20 and arrives in 14–28 days; tracked priority is about $47 and arrives in 6–10 days.

Frequently asked questions

When do I receive my pin and mailed certificate?: After you pass. Once you score 70% or higher on the 25-question final exam, GIA issues your certificate and mails your Chaplaincy Pin together with a printed certificate to your address.
Do I still get a certificate I can print or download?: Yes. The moment you pass, your certificate appears on the Certificate tab, where you can print it or download it as a PDF. The mailed pin and printed certificate are in addition to that.
Who pays for shipping?: All overseas students are responsible for their own shipping cost. GIA confirms the amount and delivery option with you before the pin and certificate go out.
How long does the mailing take?: It depends on where you live and the option you choose. To South Africa, allow 14–28 days by economy post or 6–10 days by tracked priority.
What if my pin or certificate never arrives?: Tell GIA staff and we will mail a replacement. Your certificate number stays valid, so the certificate can still be verified online.

GIA Certification Requirements

Educational instruction	Complete all lessons in the study guide
Final examination	25 multiple-choice questions · 4 points each · 100 points total
Minimum passing grade	70% (18 correct answers)
Practical assessment	One supervised community-service case study
Ethical responsibility	Acknowledge professional conduct and confidentiality requirements
Certificate issuance	After successful completion and GIA administrative verification

Course Schedule

Session 1. Introduction to Chaplaincy and Compassionate Service45 min
Session 2. National and Community Service Advocacy45 min
Session 3. Human Rights, Ethics, and Confidentiality45 min
Session 4. Crisis Support, Veterans, and Community Outreach45 min
Session 5. Review and 25-Question Final Examination60 min

Total recommended learning time: 4 hours — in one day or at your own pace over up to seven days.

Tuition required to open the 11 lessons

The $350.00 tuition must be paid in full before you study the course or take the exam. Each payment unlocks one student account only.

Keep the Crisis Referral Directory on hand — download or print it for your field work.